Title

The AIX /var/spool/cron/atjobs directory must have a mode of 0640 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Incorrect permissions of the /var/spool/cron/atjobs directory could permit unauthorized users the ability to alter atjobs and run automated jobs as privileged users. Failure to set proper permissions of the /var/spool/cron/atjobs directory provides unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information or change the system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture.

Check Content

Check the mode of the /var/spool/cron/atjobs directory using command: # ls -ld /var/spool/cron/atjobs drw-r----- 1 daemon daemon 993 Mar 11 07:04 /var/spool/cron/atjobs If the directory has a mode more permissive than "0640", this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the mode of the /var/spool/cron/atjobs directory: # chmod 640 /var/spool/cron/atjobs

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-245568r991589_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-245568

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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